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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.81, 3,999.05 and 911.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.81, 3,999.05 and 911.15 is: 1,366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.81 : 3,999.05 = 911.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.81/3,999.05 = 911.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.81x = 3,999.05 × 911.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.81x = 3,643,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,709.86/2,665.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.83

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